Task force on agriculture to meet Monday in Albany

Albany, NY -- The Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Farming in New York State will meet in Albany Monday to discuss the circumstances surrounding the stability of farming in New York state.

The Task Force was created during the New York State Association of Counties Legislative Conference in February.

The meeting and news conference will be held on Monday at the Association of Counties offices, 540 Broadway, Albany. The Task Force, consisting of more than 25 county leaders from across the state, will discuss ways to address the many challenges facing the agricultural industry such as farm labor, animal welfare, the image of New York farming, the impact of the state budget and farming regulations at the state, federal, and local levels.